Custom Research Analyst
Citi · London, England ·
DescriptionWe’re partnering with a leading asset management firm to hire a Research Analyst for its highly regarded Quantitative Equity investment team. This is an opportunity to join an established investment platform that combines deep fundamental research with sophisticated quantitative techniques to build high-conviction global equity portfolios.
The team believes the strongest investment outcomes come from combining rigorous fundamental thinking with quantitative insights, advanced portfolio construction and disciplined risk management. Responsibilities:Enhance and evolve the team’s investment framework, identifying new ways to improve stock selection and portfolio outcomesUndertake in-depth research projects, exploring new datasets, analytical techniques and investment signals to uncover insights that can strengthen the investment processAnalyse a wide variety of traditional financial information alongside alternative and non-traditional data sources to identify opportunities, risks and emerging trends across the investment universeTranslate complex analysis into clear, actionable investment recommendations that support portfolio decision-makingHelp maintain the quality and integrity of investment datasets, ensuring research inputs remain robust, accurate and relevant to portfolio constructionMonitor portfolio exposures and provide analytical support to Portfolio Managers, helping assess the impact of changing market conditions and new research findingsPresent research conclusions and investment ideas to the wider team, encouraging discussion and incorporating feedback to refine recommendationsContribute to a collaborative research environment, sharing ideas and helping drive innovation across both the fundamental and quantitative aspects of the investment processCandidate
Requirements
5-10 years of experience in buy-side or sell-side equity research or portfolio managementStrong grounding in fundamental equity investingExcellent financial modelling and valuation skillsA genuine interest in quantitative investingExposure to factor investing, portfolio construction or optimisation techniques would be advantageousStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProgramming experience (Python, R or SQL) is beneficial but not essentialCFA qualification is advantageous